Musical Director:
Alan Moore
Alan was educated at Lewis Grammar School for boys, Pengam,
and was taught music by the late renowned Welsh composer
David Wynne. He graduated from the University of Wales,
Cardiff, and began his music teaching career in the
Midlands continuing for over twenty years in St. Julians
High School, Newport. It was here that he had the
opportunity to develop the musical ability of his pupils to
the full. In fact, many of his past pupils practise music
all over the world - not only as music teachers, advisors,
BBC music directors, opera controllers and professional
international singers, but also as Professors of music as
far afield as China and America.
He has conducted male and mixed voice choirs for over 50
years and has been with the Cwmbran Baroque Singers for
over 35 years. During this time the choir has gained a
considerable reputation for quality of programme and
performance. His musical research has created a rare and
stimulating environment in which to practise music
particularly, but not solely, from the Baroque period and
this has resulted in a loyal and long standing core of
choir members.
Accompanist: Martyn Ridge
Martyn has been the choir accompanist since 1974. He began
his musical career with piano and organ lessons as a child,
passing grade 8 with distinction. This won him a
scholarship to the Royal School of Music, but Lloyds Bank
became his chosen career.
He has held posts of Organist and Choirmaster at various
churches from age 14 including All Saints, Newport; St
Mark's, Newport and St Mary's, Abergavenny. Martyn is
currently Organist and Choirmaster at St Denys Lisvane,
Cardiff, where he directs a strong and thriving church
choir.
